does 1984 380SE have a factory double row timining chain?

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the only way to be completely sure is to pull a valve cover.


My 83 has a dual row - and it didnt come with the engine.

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-1983 VW Rabbit LS Diesel (5speed, VNT/Giles build)

my 84 500 does. and i think the 380s did too in 84.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

yes it has double chain.

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The only M116 engines with a "single row" chain were the 1981-83 USA versions.

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thanx doc

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